Telehealth Application and Implementation
Updated January 2023
Training, hardware, and software supporting the application and implementation of telehealth services (telemedicine, remote healthcare, telepharmacy, etc.) are allowable expenses.
Examples of allowable expenses may include but are not limited to:
Computers | Telehealth Software | Carts (For Free Movement of Telehealth Hardware) |
Cameras | Microphones | Wires, Connections, and Cables |
*Computers, iPads, and Tablets used for other purposes are unallowable. Hospitals must use them for telehealth applications and implementation.
Costs associated with diagnosis, treating, and stabilizing a patient through telehealth options are unallowable expenses. Example: The hospital can purchase a camera, but is not allowed to pay the tele-physician's fees for treatment.
Note: Telecommunication training, hardware, and software are unallowable. This is defined as supplies or equipment that provide communication aid but not patient care/efficiency. An example would be a Zoom subscription for staff meetings.
See also: CAH Telehealth Guide